K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Memorial Day http://k99.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:26:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Charley Presents Friday's Edition Of 'Vickie's Corner' – Gather Around Their Sacred Remains http://k99.com/charley-presents-fridays-edition-of-vickies-corner-gather-around-their-sacred-remains/ http://k99.com/charley-presents-fridays-edition-of-vickies-corner-gather-around-their-sacred-remains/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:12 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=280572 Memorial Day marks the beginning of Summer, camping and the tasty BBQ season. But it should be a stark reminder to us all that Memorial Day is not about camping and BBQ's at all; it's a time to reflect on those who sacrificed their lives so that we may have the freedom we have to do all these things this weekend. As we enjoy our freedom this week, let's all take a moment to remember those soldiers who are not with us.

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]]> http://k99.com/charley-presents-fridays-edition-of-vickies-corner-gather-around-their-sacred-remains/feed/ 0 Photo by Vickie Downing 10 BBQ Fails to Avoid on Memorial Day http://k99.com/memorial-day-bbq-fails/ http://k99.com/memorial-day-bbq-fails/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:52 +0000 Cameron Simcik http://thefw.com/?p=207442 Got any Memorial Day plans? Maybe you’re heading to a parade and dressing up in those American flag shorts (guilty). Or perhaps heading to the public pool to kick off swimming season is more your style. Whatever you do, there’s one Memorial Day staple that all Americans must experience on Monday— the BBQ.

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]]> http://k99.com/memorial-day-bbq-fails/feed/ 0 Imgur Northern Colorado Memorial Day Events http://k99.com/northern-colorado-memorial-day-events/ http://k99.com/northern-colorado-memorial-day-events/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:36:44 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=280505 There are a number of Memorial Day Events in Northern Colorado. These are the big ones.

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]]> http://k99.com/northern-colorado-memorial-day-events/feed/ 0 Honor Flight Northern Colorado, Facebook Charley Takes His Show On The Road Friday At The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins http://k99.com/charley-takes-his-show-on-the-road-friday-at-the-veterans-plaza-of-northern-colorado-in-fort-collins/ http://k99.com/charley-takes-his-show-on-the-road-friday-at-the-veterans-plaza-of-northern-colorado-in-fort-collins/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 23:54:59 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=280421 This comes on short notice but I will be taking the show on the road tomorrow and would love to see you all come by and say hello and view the Vietnam Memorial Travelling Wall which will be in place through Monday.

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]]> http://k99.com/charley-takes-his-show-on-the-road-friday-at-the-veterans-plaza-of-northern-colorado-in-fort-collins/feed/ 0 Vietnam Memorial Travelling Wall (Moose Billingsley) My Memorial Day Speech – Brian's Blog [VIDEO] http://k99.com/my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/ http://k99.com/my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 11:09:37 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=143903 I have had the honor of winning a lot of awards and giving a lot of speeches in my career but nothing has come close to the honor I had on Sunday. I was the keynote speaker for the memorial service at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley and it was such a thrill. This was, without a doubt, the easiest speech I have ever given. To get to speak of my love for my country and the men and women who defend it was an easy task for me.

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]]> http://k99.com/my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/feed/ 0 Brian Gary Speaks at Memorial Day Celebration in Greeley [PICTURES/VIDEO] http://k99.com/brian-gary-speaks-at-memorial-day-celebration-in-greeley/ http://k99.com/brian-gary-speaks-at-memorial-day-celebration-in-greeley/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 20:36:59 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=143621 Brian Gary and I have been the Good Morning Guys together for the past 24 years, but I have never been more proud to be Brian's partner on the radio, than I was yesterday.  Brian was the keynote speaker at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Memorial Day Celebration on Sunday. I just went to get some pictures and video of the event, but I got much more than that.

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]]> http://k99.com/brian-gary-speaks-at-memorial-day-celebration-in-greeley/feed/ 0 Photo by Jenny Harding Mason Douglas Brings It Home With 'Home Free' [VIDEO] http://k99.com/mason-douglas-brings-it-home-with-home-free-video/ http://k99.com/mason-douglas-brings-it-home-with-home-free-video/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 17:07:48 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=143769 The song 'Home Free' by Mason Douglas is another video that was pointed out to me by FB friend Nikole Devost and is illustrated with images from the Fort McPherson National Cemetary in Maxwell Nebraska and America's 20th Century Veterans Memorial in North Platte Nebraska.

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]]> http://k99.com/mason-douglas-brings-it-home-with-home-free-video/feed/ 0 YouTube 18 Video Tapes Will Bring Tears Today [VIDEO] http://k99.com/18-video-tapes-will-bring-tears-today-video/ http://k99.com/18-video-tapes-will-bring-tears-today-video/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 16:20:56 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=143747 Jason Meadows, a Nashville Star alumnus who didn’t score a major-label deal but nonethless is producing interesting and compelling music and this video is no exception and one of the most powerful songs and messages I have ever heard.

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]]> http://k99.com/18-video-tapes-will-bring-tears-today-video/feed/ 0 YouTube I Will Remember You by Name This Memorial Day: Some of the Fallen Colorado Men and Women Who Have Died for My Freedoms http://k99.com/i-will-remember-you-by-name-this-memorial-day-some-of-the-fallen-colorado-men-and-women-who-have-died-for-my-freedoms/ http://k99.com/i-will-remember-you-by-name-this-memorial-day-some-of-the-fallen-colorado-men-and-women-who-have-died-for-my-freedoms/#comments Sun, 27 May 2012 18:35:07 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=143465 I stand tall in a sea of thankful Americans and honor those who have given all so that I can raise my children freely and live without chains.

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]]> http://k99.com/i-will-remember-you-by-name-this-memorial-day-some-of-the-fallen-colorado-men-and-women-who-have-died-for-my-freedoms/feed/ 0 sis, flickr Come Hear Brian's Memorial Day Speech Today http://k99.com/come-hear-brians-memorial-day-speech-today/ http://k99.com/come-hear-brians-memorial-day-speech-today/#comments Sun, 27 May 2012 17:19:47 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/come-hear-brians-memorial-day-speech-today/ I never had the honor of serving in the armed forces and defending our country but I take every opportunity I can to say thanks to those who have. Today (Sunday, May 27th) I get to say thanks from my heart and I am so honored.

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]]> http://k99.com/come-hear-brians-memorial-day-speech-today/feed/ 0 TSM Come Hear My Memorial Day Speech – Brian's Blog http://k99.com/come-hear-my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/ http://k99.com/come-hear-my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 12:53:50 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=142869 I never had the honor of serving in the armed forces and defending our country but I take every opportunity I can to say thanks to those who have. This Sunday I get to say thanks from my heart and I am so honored.

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]]> http://k99.com/come-hear-my-memorial-day-speech-brians-blog/feed/ 0 TSM Memorial Day in Fort Collins – What Is Open and What Is Closed? http://k99.com/memorial-day-in-fort-collins-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed/ http://k99.com/memorial-day-in-fort-collins-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:55:40 +0000 Kevin Mussman http://k99.com/?p=124892 Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what's going to be open? Check out the full list of what's open on Memorial Day in Fort Collins below.

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